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A review by carissa230
Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Rose Gold Watts did not have a normal childhood. She was sick throughout her childhood; from vomiting, to being in a wheelchair. As a teen her mom goes to prison for intentionally making her sick.
The story is told in rotating perspectives of Rose Gold and her mother Patty. Rose Gold's story is told in the past perspective while Patty's story is told from the present perspective.
One problem I had with the book is the connection to the real life case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. The book borrowed heavily from the real case. I don't have a problem with that, however it feels like there is a judgment being cast on both parties. Maybe if they had changed the characters name to something further from the actual person's name it wouldn't have been so bad for me.
The story is told in rotating perspectives of Rose Gold and her mother Patty. Rose Gold's story is told in the past perspective while Patty's story is told from the present perspective.
One problem I had with the book is the connection to the real life case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. The book borrowed heavily from the real case. I don't have a problem with that, however it feels like there is a judgment being cast on both parties. Maybe if they had changed the characters name to something further from the actual person's name it wouldn't have been so bad for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Medical trauma, Medical content, Chronic illness, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Cancer and Vomit
Minor: Violence